Environmental Science (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Hull
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Become an environmental scientist and tackle the challenges shaping our planet with the University of Hulls IES-accredited course. Youll gain practical, field, and analytical skills to solve real-world environmental problems, with opportunities for field trips in the UK and abroad, and even learning to scuba dive. Better still, you’ll do it all at a university that’s a champion of sustainability with a global reputation for the quality of our research, preparing you for a successful career in ...Read more

Become an environmental scientist and tackle the challenges shaping our planet with the University of Hull's IES-accredited course. You'll gain practical, field, and analytical skills to solve real-world environmental problems, with opportunities for field trips in the UK and abroad, and even learning to scuba dive. Better still, you’ll do it all at a university that’s a champion of sustainability with a global reputation for the quality of our research, preparing you for a successful career in this vital field. This degree also includes the opportunity to embed your knowledge in a year-long industry placement, offering further hands-on experience and professional connections that set you apart in the job market.


Why study at Hull?

- Dive in: Choose dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver*- Field trips: Learn by doing and venture to places like Brazil, Egypt and Mallorca - Sustainability champion: Join a university that cares deeply about a sustainable future for all, with the ambition to be carbon neutral by 2027


Where could this take me?

An Environmental Science degree from Hull gives you the skills for careers with the Environment Agency, local councils, wildlife trusts, and environmental consultancies. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), you’ll get great training and work experience. You'll also get free student membership with IES, which helps you quickly become a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist, improving your job prospects.* Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver. Extra fee may be payable.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd

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A level

A level:

C Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics (including a pass in the practical element), Applied Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or Maths

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levelsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaCACHE Diploma or Extended DiplomaIrish Leaving CertificateScottish HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diplomaor a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points including 18 credits in Science modules at Merit (Science subjects include Biology, Geography, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Environmental Science)

Including grade 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Geology, Physics or Maths

BTEC in Applied Science or Animal Management

Only acceptable if studied in addition to acceptable A level science subject (or acceptable equivalent)

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,500 per year

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Students from International

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£19500 Per year

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University of Hull
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